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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Difficult to Insert (1316)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
09/09/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during a hip prosthesis implantation, the g7 acetabular liner did not want to sit in its intended place.No adverse consequences were reported.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Report source: foreign: poland.Customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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No additional event information to report at this time.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated/corrected updated: d9; g3; h2; h3; h6 visual examination of the returned product identified the barb to be scraped such that poly strands protrude from the liner.Round indentations are present around the flat rim of the liner.Gouging and tool marks were also noted on the elevated portion of the sidewall.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
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